Carl Sklover was an American actor who is best known for Meet Danny Wilson, Playgirl, and Dragnet. He was born on September 1, 1904, in Vilna, Russia, and passed away on April 24, 1999, in Palm Springs, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Carl Sklover, originally named Calman Schimen Sklawer, had a life that reflected the rich cultural heritage of his Russian-Jewish background. Details about his family life and relationships remain largely private. He spent much of his later life in California, enjoying the sunny environment.
Career
Throughout his career, Carl appeared in various films and television shows, often taking on minor roles that contributed to his reputation in Hollywood. His notable appearances include roles in classic films such as “Some Like It Hot” and “Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein”. Despite frequently being uncredited, his contributions to the film industry are remembered.
Death and Legacy
Carl Sklover died on April 24, 1999, at the age of 94. His legacy lives on through his film work, which continues to entertain audiences today. Sklover’s contributions to cinema provide a glimpse into a bygone era of film and the diversity of talents that shaped it.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein | 1948-06-15 | Man at Costume Party |
| Some Like It Hot | 1959-03-19 | (uncredited) |
| Peggy | 1950-07-01 | Cab Driver |
| Powder Town | 1942-06-07 | Man at Dice Table (uncredited) |
| The Underworld Story | 1950-07-26 | Howard George ‘Turk’ Meyers (uncredited) |
| Batman | 1966-07-30 | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| She Couldn’t Say No | 1954-02-15 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Chicago Syndicate | 1955-07-01 | Reporter on Murder Scene (Uncredited) |
| Edge of Darkness | 1943-04-09 | Soldier (uncredited) |
| The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond | 1960-02-03 | Croupier (uncredited) |
| Where Danger Lives | 1950-11-16 | Man (uncredited) |
| New York Confidential | 1955-02-15 | |
| Hollow Triumph | 1948-08-18 | Gambler (uncredited) |
| A Man Betrayed | 1941-03-07 | Hood at Train Station (uncredited) |
| The Set-Up | 1949-03-29 | Man (uncredited) |
| Meet Danny Wilson | 1952-02-08 | Cab driver |
| Black Tuesday | 1954-12-31 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gambling House | 1950-12-27 | Informant (uncredited) |
| Crime of Passion | 1956-12-28 | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| The Wheeler Dealers | 1963-11-14 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Harder They Fall | 1956-05-08 | Referee (uncredited) |
| Holiday Affair | 1949-12-12 | Department Store Clerk (uncredited) |
| Shakedown | 1950-09-01 | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| An Affair to Remember | 1957-07-11 | Chauffer (uncredited) |
| The Secret Fury | 1950-02-21 | Man (uncredited) |
| The Last Hurrah | 1958-12-31 | Political Rally Marcher (uncredited) |
| Marjorie Morningstar | 1958-04-24 | Leon Lamm (uncredited) |
| Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man | 1951-04-12 | Lou’s Handler (uncredited) |
| Duel on the Mississippi | 1955-09-16 | Merchant (uncredited) |
| Calamity Jane | 1953-11-04 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| The Vampire | 1957-06-14 | Gravedigger (uncredited) |
| The Blue Gardenia | 1953-03-20 | Photographer (uncredited) |
| The Girl in the Kremlin | 1957-04-11 | Rashti (uncredited) |
| Mary, Mary | 1963-10-24 | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Woman in Hiding | 1950-01-06 | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| It’s Always Fair Weather | 1955-08-30 | Mug (uncredited) |
| A Big Hand for the Little Lady | 1966-06-08 | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Angel Face | 1953-01-02 | Man (uncredited) |